The 14th annual lecture, award and induction of Afrikanwatch Network Communications, will hold on May 3, 2025 at LimeRidge Signature Hotels and Suites, Ikeja GRA, Lagos, Nigeria, under the Chairmanship of Prof. Olatunde Babawale, Provost, Anti-Corruption Academic of Nigeria, while Mr. Sam Omatseye, Chairman, Editorial Board of the Nation Newspaper will deliver the lecture, titled, The Nigerian Leadership structure and its unsung national heroes, as Senator Anthony Adefuye is the special guest of honour.
At the event, distinguished Nigerians will be honoured with the prestigious African Gold Merit Award (AGMA), they include, Aare Afe Babalola, SAN, Mr. Wale Edun, Minister of Finance and coordinating minister of economy, Sen. (Prince) Ned Nwoko, Senator, representing Delta North Senatorial district, Sen. (Col) Augustine Akobundu, representing Abia Central, Mr. Ayodele Olawande, Minister of youth development, Vice Chancellor, Lagos state University, Professor Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, Vice Chancellor, University of Lagos, Prof. Folasade T. Ogunsola, Barr.
Adebayo Akinade, Deputy President and Chief Executive officer, Institute of Security, Nigeria, (ISN), Pastor (Prof) JF Odesola, Continental Overseer, RCCG, Dr. Segun Obayendo, GMD, Temple Group limited, Mr. A.S Oyerinde, DG, NECA, Hon. Wasiu Adesina, Chairman, Ikorodu LGA, Dr. Jospeh Effiong, CEO, UpdateAfrika, Dr. Babatunde Raimi, Pension and Retirement coach, and Mr. Omoh Ernest Odinaka, CEO, Iyk Media.
According to the Editor-in-Chief of the news outfit, Mark Orgu, the event is to look at the country’s leadership structure and trace milestones and also various government’s setback while identifying heroes among them.